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New Maruti Swift Dzire 2012 Petrol Vs Toyota Etios Petrol– Which Is a Better Sedan And Why?

Rohit — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:09:10 +0000

In our Car Comparison Series on Car Blog India, we have recently compared the two very successful cars of their segment – New Maruti Swift Dzire 2012 Diesel Vs Toyota Etios Diesel. In this article, we will be comparing the petrol variants of Maruti Swift Dzire 2012 with Toyota Etios sedan. The Maruti Swift Dzire is one of the most affordable petrol sedans in India which is quite popular for its features and excellent handling. Toyota Etios Petrol on the other hand is well known for its spacious cabin, large boot and high value for money offering with choice of safety features in most of its variants. Toyota Etios is one of the highest selling cars from the stable of Toyota India. In this article, we will be giving you a complete detailed comparison between these two cars. image – Maruti Swift Dzire 2012 (Left) and Toyota Etios Sedan (Right) Maruti Swift Dzire 2012 Exteriors Vs Toyota Etios Sedan Exteriors Maruti Swift Dzire 2012 Dimensions Length = 3995 mm Width = 1695 mm Height = 1555 mm Wheelbase = 2430 mm Ground clearance = 170 mm Toyota Etios Dimensions Overall Length : 4265mm Overall Width : 1695 mm Overall Height : [...]

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Maruti Swift Dzire 2012 Petrol Vs 2011 Tata Indigo e-CS Petrol–Which Sedan Is Better And Why?

Kashish Bidsar — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:48:38 +0000

Just a couple of minutes back we compared 2012 Maruti Swift Dzire Diesel with 2011 Tata Indigo e-CS Diesel which I hope you people will like. Now it is time to compare the 2012 Maruti Swift Dzire petrol with Tata Indigo e-CS petrol. 2012 Maruti Swift Dzire Exteriors Vs 2011 Tata Indigo e-CS Exteriors Evidently and mentioning it once again, the Dzire 2012 is redesigned 2011 Maruti Swift. Or you can say it is a 2011 Maruti Swift Dzire but with a chopped boot. The overall appearance is more or less the same except at the rear where the car has a new and compact design. Comparing it with the existing Dzire it has a bunch of new things to be noted including new headlamps, tail lamps, alloys, fenders, fog lamp housing, etc. image – 2012 Maruti Swift Dzire(left) and 2011 Tata Indigo eCS(right) The Indigo e-CS is not as sporty as the Dzire but is definitely elegant looking. The road presence of the car is good enough and being a Tata, the build is always fine. There may not be something very striking about the car but as an overall package it is quite nice. Maruti Swift Dzire 2012 [...]

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New Maruti Swift Dzire 2012 Diesel Vs Toyota Etios Diesel– Which Is a Better Sedan And Why?

Rohit — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:13:24 +0000

If one would call it clash of the Titans, I won’t disagree as Maruti Swift Dzire is one of the undoubted leaders of its segment and the Toyota Etios sedan is also very strong competitor which is not so easy to beat. In this article in continuation to our Car Comparison Series on Car Blog India, we will make a detailed comparison between Maruti Swift Dzire 2012 Diesel New Model launched by Maruti Suzuki on 1st Feb 2012 (Also Read – 2012 Maruti Swift Dzire New Model Price, Pictures, Video and Details) and the mighty and efficient car Toyota Etios Diesel which has been clocking good sales for Toyota India. Maruti Swift Dzire 2012 Exteriors Vs Toyota Etios Sedan Exteriors image – Maruti Swift Dzire 2012 (Left) and Toyota Etios Sedan (Right) Maruti Swift Dzire 2012 Dimensions Length = 3995 mm Width = 1695 mm Height = 1555 mm Wheelbase = 2430 mm Ground clearance = 170 mm Toyota Etios Dimensions Overall Length : 4265mm Overall Width : 1695 mm Overall Height : 1510 mm Overall Wheelbase : 2550 mm Ground clearance = 170 mm Comparing the exteriors of New Swift Dzire 2012 and Etios sedan, the choice is very clear. [...]

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Maruti Swift Dzire 2012 Diesel Vs Tata Indigo e-CS Diesel–Which Sedan Is Better And Why?

Kashish Bidsar — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:52:06 +0000

At last Maruti Suzuki has launched the much awaited under 4 meters 2012 Maruti Swift Dzire and we are once again ready to compare it with other potent compact sedans so that it becomes easy for you to decide which one to go with. Today in continuation to our car comparison series on Car Blog India we will be comparing the same with a car that may not look very sporty or inviting enough but is claimed to be India’s most fuel efficient compact sedan, the Tata Indigo eCS. 2012 Maruti Swift Dzire Exteriors Vs Tata Indigo e-CS Exteriors First up we will talk about the appearance of both the models. The 2012 Dzire is a 2011 Maruti Swift with a small boot. The headlamps, alloys, body panels have been derived from the Swift 2011. It is definitely way better looking than the 2011 Dzire as everything including headlamps, tail lamps, alloys, fog lamp housing are new. So in a way it has the looks one would wish his or her sedan to sport. image – 2012 Maruti Swift Dzire(left) and 2011 Tata Indigo eCS(right) The Indigo eCS is the same old Indigo with a handful of cosmetic changes across [...]

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Fiat Linea 2012 Petrol Vs Honda City 2012 Petrol– Which Sedan Is Better And Why?

Kashish Bidsar — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:05:59 +0000

Fiat did not participate in the 2012 Auto Expo and its only important launches, the 2012 Fiat Linea and 2012 Fiat Grande Punto, were revealed on 3rd of January 2012. The new models did not carry any major changes but featured a number of small yet important changes. Today we will be comparing the all new 2012 Linea with the 2012 Honda City which was launched last year. Fiat Linea 2012 Exteriors Vs Honda City 2012 Exteriors Fiat is one of the finest and biggest automobile group in the world that has evolved over the decades. Though not very striking in design, its products have the real premium feel one would expect. The Linea is no exception and flaunts every bit of its simple yet elegant Italian design. The overall exteriors have bare minimum body lines and the headlamps look quite large as compared to the proportions of the car. A huge grille at the front stretches up to the fender and gives the car a very unique look. image – Fiat Linea (left) and Honda City 2012 (right) The City from Honda has been an all time favorite of the consumers here and undoubtedly it is the design that [...]

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New Honda City 2011 Vs New Model Ford Fiesta 2011 Petrol– Which Is Better Sedan and Why?

Rohit — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 13:45:11 +0000

New Honda City 2011 is catching a lot of attention with new corporate edition launched at just Rs. 6.99 Lakhs ex-showroom. In continuation to out car comparison series on Car Blog India, we compare the new Honda City 2011 with the new Ford Fiesta 2011 Petrol which is a very sharp handling sedan with good features and fuel economy. New Honda City 2011 Exteriors Vs Ford Fiesta 2011 Exteriors image – Honda City (left) and Ford Fiesta 2011 (right) 2011 Honda City Dimensions Overall Length 4440 mm Overall Width 1695 mm Overall Height 1485 mm Wheelbase 2550 mm 2011 Ford Fiesta Dimensions: Length= 4291 mm Width= 1722 mm Height= 1496 mm Wheelbase= 2489 mm In terms of exteriors, both cars look distinguished with a character of their own. While the Honda has sharp looks the Fiesta has slightly rounded curves with European touch to its design. Both cars have a very different touch in terms of styling and look nice. Both the cars are very close in terms of exterior looks, I would call it a tie. New Honda City 2011 Interiors Vs Ford Fiesta 2011 Interiors image – Honda City 2011 Interiors image- 2011 Ford Fiesta Interiors In terms [...]

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New Honda City 2011 Vs Skoda Rapid Petrol– Which Sedan Is Better And Why?

Rohit — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:18:20 +0000

New Honda City 2011 is a more worthy competitor now in its segment with a lower end corporate version which comes will fully loaded safety features. In continuation to our car comparison series on Car Blog India, in this article I will compare the New Honda City 2011 6th Generation with the recently launched Skoda Rapid Petrol which is a sibling of popular Volkswagen Vento. We have already compared the new Honda City with some other popular cars in this segment here - New Honda City 2011 Vs Maruti SX4 Petrol New Honda City 2011 Vs Hyundai Verna Fluidic Petrol New Honda City 2011 Petrol Vs Volkswagen Vento Petrol New Honda City 2011 Exteriors Vs Skoda Rapid Exteriors image – New Honda City 2011 (left) and Skoda Rapid (right) 2011 Honda City Dimensions Overall Length 4440 mm Overall Width 1695 mm Overall Height 1485 mm Wheelbase 2550 mm Skoda Rapid Dimensions: Length = 4386 mm Width = 1699 mm Height = 1466 mm Wheelbase = 2552 mm In terms of dimensions, the new City stands very close to Skoda Rapid with just a few millimeters here and there in overall dimensions. The new Honda City looks more appealing than the [...]

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New Honda City 2011 Petrol Vs Volkswagen Vento Petrol- Which Sedan Is Better And Why?

Kashish Bidsar — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:56:22 +0000

The newly launched Honda City is being appraised all over and we are busy bringing you the relevant comparisons. After comparing the City with Hyundai Verna Fluidic, a detailed comparison between new Honda City and Maruti SX4, its time to move to the next competitor in the list in our car comparison series on Car Blog India. Lets compare the New Honda City 2011 with Volkswagen Vento. 2011 Honda City Exteriors Vs Volkswagen Vento Exteriors The previous City has been restyled to meet the changing tastes of Indian customers. The new City is more inviting and amazing as ever before and the credit is to be given to additional features like rear view mirrors with Turn Indicators, New Design 10 Spoke Alloy wheels, Premium Chrome Front Grille, New Design rear bumpers with Reflectors,increased ground clearance, Sporty new Front Bumper and Rear Combination Tail Lamps. image – New Honda City 2011 (left) and Volkswagen Vento (right) Volkswagen has effectively injected the European styling in the Indian auto industry with the introduction of Volkswagen Polo and Vento. The look of Vento is brilliant and the charm is unmatched. The design has been kept extremely simple with minimum dynamic lines. 2011 Honda City [...]

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New Honda City 2011 Vs Maruti SX4 Petrol– Which Is A Better Sedan And Why?

Rohit — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:45:15 +0000

New Honda City 2011 has been recently launched by Honda SIEL In India at a starting price of Rs. 6.99 lakhs for new corporate variant. The City has breached the price tags of Maruti SX4 petrol base variant which is priced at Rs. 7 Lakhs ex-showroom Delhi. This price change will have some significant impact on decision making of a sedan buyer in this price segment. In continuation to our car comparison series on Car Blog India, we will compare these two legendary sedans of this segment – New Honda City 2011 Vs Maruti SX4 Petrol. We have already compared new Honda City with Hyundai Verna Fluidic Petrol here. New Honda City 2011 Exteriors Vs Maruti SX4 Exteriors image – New Honda City 2011 (Left) and Maruti SX4 (Right) 2011 Honda City Dimensions Overall Length 4440 mm Overall Width 1695 mm Overall Height 1485 mm Wheelbase 2550 mm Maruti SX4 Dimensions: Length = 4490 mm Width = 1735 mm Height = 1550 mm(VXi/VDi) and 1560(ZXi/ZDi) Wheelbase = 2500 mm Maruti SX4 is longer, wider and taller, so it’s a larger car in every dimensions, but the wheelbase of City is longer. In crust, Maruti SX4 is more of a rounded [...]

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New Honda City 2011 Vs Hyundai Verna Fluidic Petrol- Which Sedan Is Better And Why?

Kashish Bidsar — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 06:30:58 +0000

Hyundai Verna Fluidic is a successful sedan in the market and has been eating up sales of most of the cars. Honda, a tough competitor in the sedan segment, has launched the facelifted Honda City yesterday. So continuing with our car comparison series on Car Blog India, we will compare the new Honda City with the ongoing Verna Fluidic. 2011 Honda City Exteriors Vs Hyundai Verna Fluidic Exteriors image – Hyundai Verna Fluidic (Left) and Honda City 2011 New Model (Right) Since the City is new we will talk about it first. Nothing strikingly different has been introduced in terms of exterior design yet it looks brilliant. Changes on the exterior include outside rear view mirrors with Turn Indicators, New Design 10 Spoke Alloy wheels, Premium Chrome Front Grille, New Design rear bumpers with Reflectors, increased ground clearance, Sporty new Front Bumper and Rear Combination Tail Lamps. The Verna Fluidic is very much successful because of its design which features Hyundai’s new design language. The body lines of the car are very futuristic and it looks very sporty. The design is definitely more attractive than the City but the build quality and fit is not as good as City. 2011 [...]